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Ulexite and Augite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
3.19-3.56
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ulexite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Augite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ulexite and Augite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ulexite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.